OPSVAW Supports Five Students
One of the top priorities of the OPSVAW is the support of students, and the 2014-2015 academic year will see the program support five students through graduate fellowships and research assistantships.
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Law's Not-So-Dirty Little Secret — A Liberal Arts Education: Don Puckett & Paul Skiermont
University of Kentucky alumni Don Puckett and Paul Skiermont are not engineers and don't have science backgrounds (unless their Political Science degrees count). That, however, has not stopped them from joining together as lawyers specializing in highly technical patent litigation.
According to Puckett and Skiermont, the secret to their success was a liberal arts education from UK's College of Arts & Sciences.
Political Science Major Jenna Day Competes in Miss America
This Sunday, the University of Kentucky community will tune in to the Miss America Pageant to see if one of its own will be crowned.
Chellgren Center Names 37 New Fellows: 20 in A&S
The Chellgren Fellows Program is for students with exceptional academic potential and aspirations, who are eager to participate in a special learning community designed to cultivate extraordinary achievement.
Five UK Graduate Students Share Research at Shanghai University
The conference aimed to promote an interdisciplinary and cross-cultural dialogue about Asia’s past and present. The UK graduate students presented papers that explored specific interrelationships between Asia and the United States.
UK Prepares Students with 'China Literacy' for 21st Century World
As the University of Kentucky prepares its students to compete in a globalized world, it's crucial to provide students with what associate provost for international programs Susan Carvalho calls "China literacy."
Political Science Major Jenna Day Named Miss Kentucky 2013
On June 29, University of Kentucky senior Jenna Day, was crowned Miss Kentucky 2013, and will represent Kentucky in the Miss America Pageant to be held Sunday, September 15.
Following His Heart and Conscience: Stephen Bright
The fight for human rights isn't over - and one A&S alum is at the forefront of advocacy for individuals in the criminal justice system. Stephen Bright graduated from the University of Kentucky with degrees in law and political science, and is the President and Senior Counsel for the Southern Center for Human Rights
Hail To The Chief
Tracy Campbell Shares Some Historical Perspective on Presidential Inaugurations.
2012 Presidential Town Hall Debate: Students Analyze the Candidates' Performances
In the weeks and months leading up to the 2012 election, the University of Kentucky and the College of Arts and Sciences held events to help students become more engaged with the political process. One such event, as detailed in another article, was a collective viewing of the second of three Presidential debates this season.